Ashoka Sport for Changemaking

🌟 Join Us in Reimagining Youth Sport! 🌟 To transform the youth sport system, youth voices must remain at the heart of it. We invite our network to participate in the next phase of the Reimagining Youth Sport Project! If you're interested in co-hosting a conversation for young people in your network, please reach out. We hope to gather insights on how youth sports can better support them as athletes and contributors to society. Ashoka will support these sessions to facilitate meaningful conversations. Our goals are to: 👉 Understand diverse perspectives on the role of sport in shaping youth across various demographics and regions. 👉 Identify solutions and improvements that excite both youth and leading experts to better meet their expectations and needs. 👉 Foster a collaborative environment that encourages sharing and advancing youth sport together. Please contact us at sportforchangemaking@ashoka.org if you are interested or would like to learn more.

📢 Calling all #sportchangemakers! Our friends at Remedy have launched the Fundraising in Sport survey to understand the current state of fundraising in #sportforgood. Take 10 minutes to answer 16-questions and share your fundraising experience survey. This is a great opportunity to inform future tools and resources for funders and partners. 🎟️ Participants also have the chance to win a free ticket to the Sport Fundraising Summit in London, February 2025. Link to survey here: https://tally.so/r/mOJK0Y Please reach out with any questions or drop them in the comments below!

👇 Take a look... Check out the BBC News feature on parkrun, founded by Ashoka Fellow and #sportchangemaker Paul Sinton-Hewitt, highlighting the power of community and relationships in making sport and physical activity more accessible to everyone. 👉 Read the article here: https://lnkd.in/e93jPatW How are local organizations in your community redefining inclusivity in sport? Share in the comments! #sportforchangemaking #socialinnovation

🌍 Every employee in the sport industry has a crucial role in driving social and environmental impact. Our colleagues at Ashoka Changemaker Companies spotlight the inspiring stories of change leaders who are reshaping the industry, including those at Decathlon Discover how these employees are leading the charge, equipped with the skills and mindset needed to make real change. 🔗 Check out the full series below! Want to learn more about the business case for empowering employee changemakers? Take a look here: https://lnkd.in/ehSGc54n #sportchangemakers #socialinnovation

ICYMI: Ashoka Sport for Changemaking and the Homeless World Cup co-hosted a powerful panel at the Cities Ending Homelessness conference in Seoul on creating sport legacy. 🌍 The Homeless World Cup (HWC) is a powerful example of how sport can drive sustainable, community-centered change. At this year’s conference, the focus was clear: legacy isn’t just about buildings or events—it’s about people and community. Mel Young MBE, Founder of the Homeless World Cup, emphasized that “legacy is in the DNA of the HWC,” and it’s the players who define it. Former player and current Big Issue Korea vendor, Young-Soo Moon shared, “At 57 years of age, I was the oldest player, the training was tough. I was able to be proactive and change my life.” The Takeaway: 👉 This is what we need to remember as we discuss the legacy of sport—putting people and communities at the heart of it all. 👉 The Homeless World Cup is leading the way, and there’s so much to learn from how they build lasting change by centering those most impacted. Learn more about how you can be a part of the collaboration: sportforchangemaking@ashoka.org

📢 Reminder: Join tomorrow's workshop on Youth Social Entrepreneurship through Sport in collaboration with Yunus Sports Hub and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ) GmbH. 📅 Date: TOMORROW October 8th ⏰ Time: 3:00 - 4:30 pm CET / 9:00 - 10:30 pm EST Join us to explore: 👉 The core concepts of social innovation with inspiring case studies from Ashoka Young Changemakers 👉 How sport can support young people in launching their own social ventures 👉 Community conversations on cultivating a changemaking culture through sport. Don’t miss out—mark your calendars! Any questions? Get in touch at sportforchangemaking@ashoka.org.

✨Next up in the Athlete Changemaker Series - Kelly Davies. Not only a #sportforchangemaking team member, Kelly highlights the transformative journey from athlete to changemaker, and the role of sport in this: Read the full article to explore how Kelly navigated her athletic career into founding Vi-Ability, her ability to leverage her athletic experience to give power and agency to young people through sport, and more! Check out the article here: https://lnkd.in/ehf6Fchy Interested in how sports can drive team dynamics and leadership? Connect with us at sportforchangemaking@ashoka.org and subscribe to our newsletter for more insights: https://lnkd.in/ddXUDiP7

🌟 Kicking off October with reflections on the past month. Take a look at all things #sportforchangemaking in the Agenda. Here’s what you’ll find: 👉 Explorations on the global youth sport system and an invitation to contribute your insights 👉 Updates from leading #SportChangemakers and the impactful advancements they are driving in their communities. 👉 Resources for change leaders - from non-profits to athletes - to support positive change through sport. Interested in featuring your work and impact in the next edition? Reach out to sportforchangemaking@ashoka.org. #SocialInnovation #SportForChangemaking

🌟 What an inspiring week in Seoul at the Homeless World Cup, held at Hanyang University in collaboration with Ashoka Fellow, Mel Young MBE! 🏆⚽️ Key highlights from our time: 👉 Co-hosting a panel at the Cities Ending Homelessness Summit, where we explored how sporting events like the Homeless World Cup can drive long-term social impact. We discussed legacy strategies that integrate positive outcomes from bid to execution, ensuring impact reaches everyone from players to the community. 👉Hearing first-hand experiences from players, including those from Big Issue Korea as local hosts, on how football has changed their lives, highlighting the power of sport to create real, personal transformation. 👉Engaging with leaders from the Homeless World Cup partner community to learn about their diverse approaches in using football to address homelessness and drive social change in their local contexts. 👉Co-hosting a workshop with the Global Social Innovation Foundation and Ashoka Changemaker Campus, Hanyang University, engaging professors and changemakers in developing a lasting legacy for the tournament in Seoul. 👉Strengthening the Ashoka Sport for Changemaking connection with Hanyang University and planning for next year’s event with Oslo Metropolitan University, exploring how universities can serve as pillars of collaboration for sport’s positive legacy in host communities. 👉Meeting the incredible Ashoka Korea team to celebrate their achievements and discuss how we can continue leveraging sport to deepen social innovation across Korea. A big thank you to all the leaders, players, and changemakers who shared their experiences, insights, and passion. We left with an even deeper appreciation for this work and a profound sense that we can continue strengthening the role of social innovation in driving long-term impact through sport. #socialinnovation #sportforchangemaking

🌍 Excited for Cities Ending Homelessness in collaboration with the Homeless World Cup! Ashoka's Sport for Changemaking team is set to reimagine the legacy of major sporting events, using the Homeless World Cup as a powerful example of inclusion and social impact. This panel will cover key topics like: 👉 Impact on Players: How the HWC transforms lives by building confidence, community, and creating pathways to social reintegration. 👉 Legacy Planning: How to define, plan, and sustain a legacy that extends beyond the event, driving long-term community impact. 👉 Community-Centered Approaches: Practical steps for stakeholders to design impact strategies that prioritize local communities and tackle challenges like homelessness. Mel Young MBE Hector Moyeton Carl Christian Thodesen Join us in driving meaningful change through sport. #socialinnovation #sportforgood